Disco de The Veronicas: “Hook Me Up”

I have to admit, I was waiting on this album for what seems like an eternity. I expected a sound extremely similar to what "The Secret Life" cd offered, but when I heard the first single "Hook Me Up" I was kind of blown away to the polar opposite this cd took from its predecessor. It is not in the same genre, the same ball park, the same planet as the first cd. Putting that all aside, it was went far beyond the maturity level of the first cd, and completely topped all expectations that I had for it. The sound is much more upbeat; however, the words seem deeper and more dramatic, perhaps growing up a little with their fan base. If you miss the older sound of The Veronicas, you should give the track, "All I have" a listen, its them, just a different sound, and a different playing field, not locking them in to the stereotypical kind of pop cookie-cutter sound that's going on today. A bit of a playful edge is offered instead. This is definitely a cd worth buying. It's amazing!

If you're like me then `Untouched' is like totally one of the best songs you've heard in a long time. I mean, I can't help but be completely entrenched in my instinctive adoration of that song. Put it on, place me in the center of the dance floor and watch me be very, very happy.

Having said that; `Untouched' is not the best track on the album.

The Veronica's are a new delight for me. I have not heard their debut album, but I'm thinking I'm going to have to take a look (although I hear that it is very different from this one). I remember the first time I heard untouched. I actually saw the music video (on Fuse, since MTV no longer plays them) and I was blown away. Not only was the song great but the video was stunning and the two sisters singing side by side were DROP DEAD GORGEOUS! Needless to say, I was intrigued. I'm not one who walks out and buys an album because of one song, but two, now I'll do that. That's when I head `Take Me on the Floor' and I just KNEW that I had to have this album.

Thank you thank you thank you.

No, the album is not `perfect', but there is enough perfection on here to validate my ranting, I promise you.

I think `Take Me on the Floor' is probably my favorite club track on the album. It's just so slick, seductive and energetic. The girls have very similar yet very complimentary vocals and they mesh extremely well on this track. The bridge ("I wanna kiss a girl, I wanna kiss a boy") is exceptional and just gives me chills. I love these girls, really. `Hook Me Up' falls in the same vein as the two singles; very club ready and energy inducing. I love the bubble beat going on here, and chorus is very, very catchy. Speaking of catchy and club worthy' `Popular' is BRILLIANT. It has a very different vibe than the other tracks here. It's bouncy yet very sharp, hitting every word with every beat and creating an intense and impressive musical chemistry between the singers and the musicians.

`This is How it Feels' has a very jumpy beat. It's probably my least favorite of the `club' inspired tracks, but it still has value. It is the reason the album received an `explicit' sticker (which is rather ridiculous for ONE f-word). `Goodbye to You' was the first single off the album (at least I think it was beings that I heard this song FOREVER ago and just didn't know that it was sung by these girls). I love the bouncy `fun' factor that this song has. It's such a `teen' song, but whatever...I love it.

`This Love' has that similar `teen' bounce to it, but it is a softer track than `Goodbye to You'.

These girls really capitalize on their vocals on this album, proving that just because they don't release wildly creative or mature music, it doesn't mean that they don't succeed in what they do best. Be aware, this is intelligent pop music, which means that if you walk in expecting Britney Spears fluff then you're in for a very nice surprise, but if you are expecting something musically profound you will be let down a tad. If you know what you're going to get you'll be very satisfied though.

Think Kelly Clarkson with electronic influences.

There is a delicacy in `I Don't Wanna Wait' that I really like. The contrast of the edgy, almost fierce delivery in the verses and the sweet and vulnerable delivery in the chorus is played against one another very well. Speaking of vulnerability, `In Another Life' is another side of these girls; such a soft and sincere emotional ballad. As far as break up ballads go, `Someone Wake Me Up' is pretty accurate and effective. `All I Have' has a rock edge to it that stands out from the pack. It's one of my least favorite tracks here. It's not a bad song, but it lacks some of the elements that make the other songs stand out. My least favorite song here is `I Can't Stay Away'. I just don't like the awkward way they say those words. I don't know; small complaint but there has to be a least favorite song and that one happens to be it.

And then there is my favorite track on the album; `Revenge is Sweeter (Than You Ever Were)'. UGH, what can I say; I just LOVE this song. The pre-chorus is stunning, and the way their voices escalate as they reach "Revenge is sweeter than you ever were" is just drool worthy. The way they soft speak each word is lovely, and the way their words crack under the emotional connection (seriously, you know they mean this) is just impeccable. Yes, it's `pop' music, but it's pop music done extremely well!

So, if you want a pop album that stands out as better than average (MUCH better than average) then this is the album you need to get. I can't wait to see what these girls come up with next.

I absolutely love 'Hook Me Up', so when I heard the latest single 'Untouched' I rushed out to buy The Veronicas.

If you like Paramore, Avril Lavigne, Gwen Stefani/ No Doubt and/or a musical combination of Techno/ Electronica/ 80's Synthesized Drumbeats through to Hard Rock/Punk Pop infused together then you'll like The Veronicas latest offering, It is very edgy/catchy, more mature sounding.

If you were expecting more of the same, their are only minor glimpses of that on this album likened to 'leave Me Alone' on the secret life of the veronicas, then you will like 'Someone Wake Me Up' and 'In Another Life'.

On first listen though I wasn't sure if I liked this album as I think I was expecting songs like what were on their debut, but with each listen through it gets better and now I love it. For me 'Untouched' and 'This Is How It Feels' even surpass my expectations of great songs, but then all the songs are good. This album is fantastic. If you can look forward to a newer updated sound and not judge this album on it having to sound like 'The Secret Life Of The Veronicas' you'll enjoy it more.

Track Listing.

Untouched

Hook Me Up

This Is How It Feels

This Love

I Can't Stay Away

Take Me On The Floor

I Don't Wanna Wait

Popular

Revenge Is Sweeter (Than You Ever Were)

Someone Wake Me Up

All I Have

In Another Life

I love this song, and amazon makes it totally worth it because unlike stupid iTunes, you can keep downloading it to a new phone, or redownload it if your internet dies or something in the middle of the download, all for free.

See iTunes, if u loose internet connection in the middle of the down load, or your power goes out, or you get a new computer you have to buy the song all over again, trust me, I experienced that huge problem with iTunes MORE THAN ONCE.

Where as Amazon is awesome cause it's all on your account, so you just log in and it's there, and it shows that you payed the $1 for it so it's yours. Even if you get a new phone, or iPod, or loose internet connection or whatever... your logged it, it's your account you payed for it, its all leagle, and it's yours, for like EVER. :D

In my own PERSONAL opinion I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMEND you download songs, and buy songs from Amazon.com verses buying it on iTunes. c:

I heard the girls live on the radio and were blown away by their voices. So I bought this album. Well, they are much better live! The computer generated music did nothing for them. The accoustic set I heard them with sounded so much better. With the drum machines, it sounds like a Tatu album from years ago. They are so much more talented than that. I can't believe they sold out this bad. I gave this album a 3 because their voices are fantastic and I know they have much more potential than this!